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This stepby-step guide is intended to provide the tools needed to seek early intervention services from regional centers for children birth to 3 years of age, and education-related services from the school system for children 3 and older. This manual is not intended as legal advice, but for practical use by pro bono attorneys, caregivers, education rights holders, and other service providers of children in the foster care system.  \nTHE TRUTH ABOUT CHILDREN WHO NEED  \nEARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES  \nIt is important to remember that all children develop and learn in different ways.  \nBeing eligible for early intervention or special education services does not mean that the child is “dumb” or cannot learn. It means the child needs specialized services to assist with their learning and development.  \n© 2018 Alliance for Children’s Rights I 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90010 [I kids-alliance.org/edmanual](I kids-alliance.org/edmanual) I 213.368.6010  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nGetting Started for Children of All Ages 3  \nEducation Rights 3  \nRequesting Education Records 4  \nSaltz Family Early Education Advocacy Center: For Children Ages 0-3 5  \nEarly Intervention Advocacy: Step-By-Step Guide 5  \nStep 1: Getting to Know Your Child 5  \nStep 2: The Initial Referral 6  \nStep 3: The Evaluation & Assessment 6  \nStep 4: Determining Eligibility 7  \nStep 5: Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) 8  \nStep 6: Legal Remedies (Children Ages 0-3) 10  \nThe Importance of Preschool 11  \nTransitioning To Preschool 11  \nPreschool 12  \nSpecial Education: For Children Age 3-High School Graduation (Or Age Out at 22) 13  \nFrequently Asked Questions 13  \nSpecial Education Advocacy: Step-By-Step Guide 14  \nStep 1: Requesting An Assessment 14  \nStep 2: Individualized Education Program (IEP) 15  \nStep 3: Legal Remedies (Children Ages 3-22) 20  \nBridges To The Future: Equal Access To Education For Foster Youth 21  \nFacts And Statistics 21  \nEducation Rights Of Foster And Probation Youth 22  \nHigh School Graduation And Beyond 23  \nDismantling The School To Prison Pipeline 24  \nResources And Common Acronyms 26  \n© 2018 Alliance for Children’s Rights I 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90010 [I kids-alliance.org/edmanual](I kids-alliance.org/edmanual) I 213.368.6010  \n\n| EDUCATION MANUAL | |\n| --- | --- |\n| Getting Started for Children of All Ages |  |\n\nEDUCATION RIGHTS  \nWHO HAS THE LEGAL RIGHT TO MAKE DECISIONS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES?  \nA person who holds education rights (ER) has the legal authority to make education-related decisions for a child, including: requesting education records and assessments, and consenting to assessments, early intervention services and placements in the IFSP, or to special education services and placements in the IEP.  \nWho is the Education Rights Holder (ERH)?  \n• Biological Parents: By default, parents hold ERs until a child turns  \n18 or a court limits and transfers those rights to someone else.  \n• Adoptive Parent(s): Adoption automatically transfers ERs.  \n• Legal Guardian: Guardianship automatically transfers ERs.  \n• 18 Year Old Youth: Holds their own ERs.  \n• Judge’s Order: Judges can limit education rights of biological parents and appoint a new ERH (via a JV-535 form or minute order) such as:  \n» Foster Parent  \n» Prospective Adoptive Parent  \n» Person acting as parent (i.e., relative caregiver)  \n» Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)  \n» Court-trained volunteer  \nCal. Educ. Code §§ 56028, 56055; Cal. Rule Court § 5.650  \nIf you don’t know who the ERH is, ask the child’s court-appointed attorney or social worker.  \nHow and Why the ERH Might Change?  \nEducation rights may be t","cbCaifvhoSAy14K3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifvhoSAy14K3","pdf",6666053,26,"English","# Getting Started for Children of All Ages\n## Education Rights\n## Requesting Education Records\n## Saltz Family Early Education Advocacy Center: For Children Ages 0-3\n## Early Intervention Advocacy: Step-By-Step Guide\n## The Importance of Preschool\n## Special Education: For Children Age 3-High School Graduation (Or Age Out at 22)\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n## Special Education Advocacy: Step-By-Step Guide\n## Bridges To The Future: Equal Access To Education For Foster Youth\n## Resources And Common Acronyms","[{\"question\":\"What does eligibility for early intervention or special education mean?\",\"answer\":\"Eligibility means the child needs specialized services to support learning and development. 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